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M2.2 Depth: 16.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 23:16:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on September 21, 2025 at 23:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
16.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 23:16:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.22101, 23.33588
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.9 km
Shallow
16.9 km
16.9 km — close to the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Milos
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 155 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 186 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 195 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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